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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1919

Page

8

Middleport Candidates and Meigs County Farm Bureau Meeting

The Middleport Village Democratic ticket lists only John R. Hawkins for marshal at the August 12 primaries. The Republican slate includes J. C. Fisher and Jas H. Williams for mayor, plus other officers and council members across wards. A Meigs County Farm Bureau meeting at the Court House Saturday at 1:00 p.m. features lectures, readings, and musical numbers by local and Columbus performers.

Middleport Middleport Village John R. Hawkins Marshal J. C. Fisher Jas. H. Williams C. M. Erwin F. M. Sisson B. F. Fultz Marshal—L. Quickle J. B. Downing, Jr Elmer Davis M. C. Hobart J. B. Lindsey I. B. Murphy Henry N. Swift Fearl Middleton Dave S. Farmer John W. Glover Meigs County Farm Bureau Court House Probig Eee Erasne Bedford Orchestra Pres. C Lasher Brgeig Cess Melere Oka Waaeethd Edrie Brown Florence Ford John R. Ogdin Hattie Fisher Smith Edith Wells Roberts Columbus W. C. Keebaugh Forsythe

Orchestra Programs At County Meeting Reach More Farmers

Supt Wilson of Southeastern Test Farm MGSIO introduces music by Miss Ford and Ruth C White as part of a county meeting series. The "From Dawn to Sunset" program and the orchestra attract growing interest each month. Progressive farmers are urged to attend to gain practical benefits for farming conditions in the county.

Wilson Southeastern Test Farm MGSIO Ford ELVOY Ruth C. White

Ches ter groom weds Miss Erma Van Meter at local church

William E. Wilson 25 a World War veteran and son of County Commissioner W F Wilson married Erma Van Meter yesterday. The couple and wedding party traveled to Pomeroy and the ceremony at Simpson M E Church was conducted by Rev Wilson father of the groom, adding a daughter in law to the family.

William E. Wilson W. F. Wilson Chester Erma van Meter Pomeroy Simpson M. E. Church Rev. Wilson

Wool Growers Ship 17000 Pounds to Horkheimer

Thirty members of the Wool Growers Association shipped from Rutland about 17 000 pounds of wool to the Horkheimer concern in Columbus.

Wool Growers’ Association Rutland Horkheimer Concern Columbus

Barton and Spires plan reopening Barton mine in Cooks Gap

Austin Barton and Clel Spires of Rutland arrange to reopen the Barton mine at Cooks Gap. They have rented the Holt grocery building at that point. Spires has moved into the rear of the building and a stock of goods will be placed in the store room.

Austin Barton Clel Spires Rutland Barton Cooks Gap Holt Grocery

Middleport Defeats Pt Pleasant in Weekend Baseball

Middleport beat Pt Pleasant 7 to 1 at Middleport on Saturday, then won 4 to 1 on Sunday in the rematch between the two teams.

Middleport Pt. Pleasant

Giants Aim for Pitching Shakeup After Schupp Trade

After a long talk between John J. McGraw and Branch Rickey the Giants send Ferdi Schupp to the Cardinals for Frank Snyder. Giants plan further moves to bolster pitching while retaining Snyder and McCarty as catching options. Schupp’s career peaked in 1916 17 with strong left hand work and a recent decline leaves his return unlikely. Zeb Terry shines at second and third base for the Pirates helping defense. Terry moved from the Braves last season and has become a reliable fielder and clutch hitter.

John J. McGraw Giants Branch Rickey St. Louis Cardinals Ferdinand Schupp Cardinals Frank Snyder Snyder Gonzales McCarty Earl Smith McGraw Frank Woodward Elmer Jacobs Phillies Pirates Dave Robertson Chicago Cubs Schupp New York White Sox Polo Grounds Brooklyn Louisville Ale Zeb Terry Pirate Hugo Rezdek Clan Terry Pittsburg Buster Caton Bezdek Buster Brave Caton

Domestic relations night court opens in Cleveland

The first in the country, opening at the central police station, aims to conciliate rather than punish. Two judges will hear cases without lawyers, with private rooms for mothers and babies, and sessions may run until midnight.

Cleveland Central Police Station Sibert

Eagles Killing Many Chickens In Brownhelm Township

Brownhelm July 23 report says eagles are killing many chickens across Erie and Lorain counties. The birds feast in the woods at the north end of Brownhelm township as a strong campaign to exterminate them unfolds. Young eagles are said to be abundant in the area.

Brownhelm Erie Lorain Brownhelm Township

National League Standings and Tuesday Schedule Notes

Rain halted all National League games Tuesday as teams wait for a rescheduled doubleheader in Cincinnati against New York. The Reds led with overall records and ties shown alongside Chicago St Louis Philadelphia Cleveland and others, while American League results stored alongside frequent tie-breakers.

Ciney New York Reds Cincinnati Chicago Pade Eine Pemarole Cawende Ssi Bpoorivd Sesesses Apecsa Sid Boron Sicsie Sescceseins St. Lowis Philadelphia Cleveland Boston Detroit Washington St. Louis American Association Kansas Louisville Minneapolis Columbus St. Paul Toledo Milwaukee Indianapolis Cowmbua

Local social notes from New England region show visits and fairs

Miss Norma Gould and Miss Stella Poston visit relatives near Marietta. Mr. and Mrs. Stanton James of Athens weekend guests of Leonard McDonald and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Marquis and children of Thompson Ridge stay with B. B. Wyatt. Georgia Poston returns home to stay with father L S Poston. Sergt. C F Starlin visits his sister in Nelsonville. Blackberries and jiggers are plentiful in the area.

Arthur Frash John Bennett Emory Poston Millfield Ralph Wilson Canaanville W. H. Morrison Faye Walraven Sugar Creek Plains Leonard Lewis Floodwood Oscar Lewis Mary Poston Leta Marquis Thompson Ridge Emmitt Copeland Guysville Charles Walraven the Plains Beacon Norma Gould Stella Poston Marietta Stanton James Athens Leonard McDonald Ray Marquis B. B. Wyatt Georgia Poston L. 5. Poston Sergt C. F. Starlin Nelsonville

Texas Location Claimed by Gambler in Court

In Oklahoma City James Frederick, a white haired man described as a Negro, faces gambling charges and cannot identify where he was raised. He says, It wasn't the United States, I think it was Texas.

Texas Oklahoma City James Frederick United States

Benny Leonard Faces Prospects in Light Weight Title Talks

New York July 23 Efforts are under way to arrange a title bout for Benny Leonard the world light weight champion. Manager Billy Gibson predicts Leonard can still make 133 pounds for a big match and hints at possible foes including Lew Tendler and Joe Benjamin as future challengers.

H. C. Hamilton United Press New York Benny Leonard Leonard Johnny Kilbane Billy Gibson Gibson Lew Tendler Tendler Jeonard Joe Benjamin Pacific Coast Benjamin

Wheat Insects Infest Many Ohio Counties

A recent survey by the Ohio Experiment Station shows high worm infestation in western counties led by Miami at 89 percent, with 39 counties averaging 31 percent. Hessian fly is prevalent in eastern counties including Lorain Medina Holmes Wayne Ashland Richland Knox Huron Erie and Sandusky. Fly free sowing dates range from September 16 in the north to October 2 in the south.

Ohio Experiment Station College of Agriculture State Board of Agriculture Miami Lorain Medina Holmes Wayne Ashland Richland Knox Huron Erie Sandusky Ohio

Public Forum on Hog Prices Reflects Farmer Costs

Carl W. Hayes from Stewart Ohio argues hog prices must reflect production costs including feed, by products, farm labor, land fertility, and unpaid family labor. He cites rising tankage, hog meal, corn prices and warns that supply and demand alone misprice pork and beef. July 21, 1919.

Finsterwald Central West Agee Carl W. Hayes Stewart, O

Cleveland Sobering: Uncle Mose Cleve land Reforms Arrests

In Cleveland the police court record shows a fifty percent reduction in arrests for drunkenness signaling progress in public sobriety and order for the city.

Cleveland Mose Cleveland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pomeroy Bend Farm Bureau Meeting Chas. Ray The Ty Cobb Majestic Mildred Hill Cora Smith Socces Campbell Norman Foss Gertrude Stowe Clyde Watson Buffington John Phillips Wm. Andrews Elmer Goodwin Base Elks Hocking Valley Hocking Valley Cereal Beverage Co New England Fang B. Leonard Owl Counties State Agriculture Board WEBER H. C Sharpsburg Milling Co Sharpsburg, O America Irene Castle Paramount Artcraft Robert W. Chambers Palm Beach the Majestic Charles Ray Columbia Theatre Tonight Long Legs Mary Pickford Daddy Longlegs First National Exhibitors’ Circuit, Inc
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